Yes, Minister

1980 • BBC
4.7
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Season 3 episodes (7)

1 Equal Opportunities
11/11/82
Season-only
The Minister decides there should be more women occupying top jobs in the Civil Service, which raises some eyebrows at the Ministry - particularly those of Sir Humphrey.
2 The Challenge
18/11/82
Season-only
In the reorganisation of government administration, the Minister is tasked with reducing local government bureaucracy. During a radio interview, it becomes apparent that he does not realise just how daunting this task will be.
3 The Skeleton in the Cupboard
25/11/82
Season-only
Sir Humphrey wants a local authority disciplined because they have omitted some required paper work. The Minister does not wish to comply, as the local authority is one of the most efficient in the country.
4 The Moral Dimension
2/12/82
Season-only
The Minister leads a delegation to the Persian Gulf with Sir Humphrey on hand as his guide, where he learns the difference between a bribe and an 'extra-contractual payment'.
5 The Bed of Nails
9/12/82
Season-only
The Minister is given the job of implementing an integrated national transport policy. Sir Humphrey endeavours to protect him from the potential nightmare of such a task.
6 The Whisky Priest
16/12/82
Season-only
The Minister is in possession of some embarrassing information on the sale of British arms to Italian terrorists, and it takes all of Sir Humphrey's skill to convince him not to do anything foolish with it.
7 The Middle Class Rip-Off
23/12/82
Season-only
The Minister is keen to rescue a struggling football club in financial difficulties, but Sir Humphrey believes that subsidies are only for art and culture - not for a form of entertainment that people actually want.

About this show

When the Right Honorable Jim Hacker lands the job of Cabinet Minister he thinks he is, at last, in a position of power. However, he has not accounted for Sir Humphrey Appleby, his Permanent Under Secretary. Sir Humphrey has made a long career out of confusing and manipulating Ministers, and Jim Hacker is to be no exception.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
140 reviews
Mustafa Dalgalan
16 August 2020
I have owned over the years, both the sets of yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister and either gave them away or they were borrowed ( never to be returned ) Anyone who understands English must watch them, I have, many times over. English humour at its best or maybe it's just me.
12 people found this review helpful
David Mayne
8 January 2015
The issues of the moment are so comparable to the issues when it was written. Close to the knuckle but that's the charm. Classic stuff.
Paul G
6 May 2017
Even a comedy about politicians doesn't put them in a better light in my book.
5 people found this review helpful